Double Date with Me and My Wife For #TheSoulMan Twitter Viewing Party

Double Date with Me and My Wife For #TheSoulMan Twitter Viewing Party - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

If I wasn’t officially considered a real blogger, I am now!  I have been invited to my first ‘official’ Twitter Viewing Party.  This Wednesday (tomorrow night) the party and season premiere of The Soul Man, kicks off.« Continue »

Great Sports Moments with Dad

Great Moments in Sports with Dad - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

My son and his Cardinals youth baseball team are playing in the final rounds of the tournament.  Our team is one of the last four teams remaining.  We were in a similar position last year, and we finished as champions.  That was one of my great sports moments as a dad, one of those moments we’ll never forget.« Continue »

My Talk with Cedric the Entertainer and Niecy Nash About the ‘Domestic Sexy’ Husband

My Talk with Cedric the Entertainer and Niecy Nash About the 'Domestic Sexy' Husband - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

I’ve written about the term ‘domestic sexy‘ before.  Well, thanks to a referral from a friend of mine, I’m hoping more people begin to hear about.  Perhaps you will even hear a ‘King of Comedy’ use it on a TV show this season.« Continue »

Why Marriage is the BOMB. Celebrating Our 12th Anniversary!

Why Marriage is the BOMB. Celebrating 12 Years of Marriage - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

Sometimes I’m like, “I married her…I married Niecy Hogg (my wife’s maiden name).” I am like “WOW!” Today is our 12th wedding anniversary, and I am a blessed man. We’ve had our ups and downs, but I can say without a doubt, marriage is the bomb!

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5 Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts Dad Will Love

5 Last Minute Father's Day Gifts Dad Will Love - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

You know what happens the day before Father’s Day.  There is plenty of people running around trying to grab a father’s day gift for dad.  Many times this will be a tie, tools, or gift cards.« Continue »

A Message FROM Dad This Father’s Day

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Father’s Day is this Sunday!  There will be all kinds of nice things being said and done for dad.  It is well deserved for many dads.  However, I think it would be great to flip the script.  I am asking every dad to write a message for your child this father’s day.« Continue »

Hangout with Me Tonight to Discuss Keeping Kids with Food Allergies Safe

Kids with Food Allergies Hangout - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

All three of our children have allergies and have suffered serious reactions which led to emergency room visits.  Unlike when we were kids, there is a huge need to keep kids with food allergies safe.  I don’t know if there “is something in the water” or what.  But food allergies are more common today.« Continue »

5 Reasons You Have to Attend a Marriage Retreat

5 Reasons You Have to Attend a Marriage Retreat - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

Do you feel your marriage is stuck in neutral?  Or for every step forward, you take 2-3 backwards?  You are not alone.  My wife and I have been there many times.  One thing that always helps is a weekend away to attend a marriage retreat.
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What Happens When Dad is Missing?

What Happens When Dad is Missing? - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

I’m convinced Father’s Day is the most disrespected day of the year.”  This was posted on the Facebook wall of a friend of mine recently.  The comment sparked a slew of comments about it, and the reason it may, or may not be true (depending upon who you ask).« Continue »

The Experience of Running My First 5k

The Experience of Running My First 5k - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

Like most people, I have a bucket list.  I am so incredibly grateful that I actually get to scratch something else from mine.  I ran my first 5K!

This is a guest post by Sheree Adams.  Sheree is a Christian, wife, WAHM of three, nurse, blogger and speaker, who is forever drawn to all things health-related.  You can find her blogging about marriage, family, health tips and more as Smart & Sassy Mom.  Sheree is committed to helping blended families and  keeping marriages strong, healthy, fun and SPICY!  Follow Sheree on Twitter (@SmartNSassyMom), and check out her blog.  If you want to guest post on my blog, check out the guidelines here.

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